It takes a village to keep a community healthy—from healthcare providers and technicians, therapists, nurses and so many others who care for patients, to nonprofits that distribute food to families in need to organizations that ensure families have transportation. Staff members at MyMichigan Medical Center Mt. Pleasant know just how much they need to rely on their village to keep local residents healthy; and, they have found ways to help ensure their village thrives.

Between the extra sweets, family get-togethers, and additional stress, the holidays can be a difficult time to stay healthy. To help, MyMichigan Health has put together a list of six tips—based on their new Pivio program, a healthy lifestyle medicine program—to help the community stay healthy this holiday season.